How science writing grew contentious

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How science writing grew contentious

Submitted by Cybrarian on Mon, 08/04/2014 - 07:32

Jennifer Weeks recounts a century of science writing in a Chemical Heritage Magazine article that traces how a formerly "low-profile" beat became a target for well-funded and well-planned attacks: "For more than 50 years industries have pushed back hard against unfavorable coverage, while the explosion of digital journalism starting in the mid-1990s has turned up the volume, creating an online culture where extreme opinions often drown out thoughtful conversation."